Next Day AccessFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Next Day Access franchise requires a total initial investment of $195K – $413K, including a $23K franchise fee and an ongoing 8.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2026 FDD, average unit revenue was $1.3M[2]. SBA 7(a) loans show a 5.9% charge-off rate across 17 loans[1]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $195K – $413K
- 68th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- $1.3M
- 37th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- 38th pct Home Services
- Units
- 91
- 51st pct Home Services
- SBA default
- 5.9%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 4.4x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
The system grew 82% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
15 legal cases disclosed in the FDD. Read Item 3 before signing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $195K – $413K including a $23K franchise fee, 8.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $1.3M/year (median $846K).
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 34/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 5.9% across 17 loans (near or below the 16% franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- 15 litigation matters disclosed in Item 3, higher than typical. Review the summary for patterns (franchisor-initiated vs. franchisee-initiated).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Next Day Access, LLC
- Parent company
- Best Life Brands, LLC
- Incorporated in
- TN
- HQ
- 900 Wilshire Drive, Suite 102, Troy, Michigan 48084-1600
- Auditor
- RSM US LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $37.3M
- vs $41.8M prior year
Overview
About
Next Day Access appears to operate in healthcare/medical records access or patient advocacy services, helping patients obtain timely access to medical records and related documentation. Franchisees manage day-to-day client relationships, coordinate with healthcare providers, handle administrative requests, and likely manage a small local team serving their protected territory.
- CEO
- J.J. Sorrenti
- Headquarters
- MI
- Founded
- 2012
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 26
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $23K | $23K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $60K | $150K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $112K | $240K |
| Total initial investment | $195K | $413K |
Source: Next Day Access 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$121K
9.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
30%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
3.4 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $195K – $413K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $60K – $150K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $23K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 8.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $170 |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $1.3M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- $846K
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 27 units
- vs category median 25
- Range (low → high)
- $356K→$11.9M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 4 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · typical
Compared against 349 Home Services brands
Revenue is 4.4x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Home Services averages
How Next Day Access Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 91
- Opened
- 41
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +82.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- Outlier (see FDD)
- Likely small-sample artifact
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 4
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 26 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
26
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 17
- Loan volume
- $4.1M
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 5.9%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 0.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 100.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 7
- Defaults
- 1
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Next Day Access's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 7 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 10 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 6-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Contracting franchise system with unresolved litigation, regulatory violations, and undisclosed profitability metrics presents elevated risk despite reasonable average revenue figures.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · RSM US LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 34 / 100 rating
- 01MEDSignificant unit decline: 91 units represents 18% YoY contraction, indicating system stress and potential franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MINORNo Item 19 (net income) disclosure despite $1.34M average revenue—prevents accurate ROI analysis and suggests profitability concerns
- 03HIGHLitigation pattern: Multiple breach of contract, non-payment, and non-compete violations indicate franchisor-franchisee relationship dysfunction
- 04MINORRegulatory history: 2012 FTC complaint and 2010 unregistered franchise sales violations show compliance and transparency issues
- 05MINORHigh initial investment ($194.5K-$412.9K) combined with declining unit base increases failure risk for new franchisees
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Zip Codes |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Michigan |
| Litigation count | 15 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 42 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Field Service Management Software
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Field Service Management Software
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
64 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Next Day Access · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Next Day Access franchise?
The total investment to open a Next Day Access franchise ranges from $195K – $413K, with an initial franchise fee of $23K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Next Day Access franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Next Day Access FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $1.3M. The median is $846K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Next Day Access's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Next Day Access has a charge-off rate of 5.9% across 17 loans, meaning 5.9% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Next Day Access franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Next Day Access has 91 total units in the United States, including 28 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 41 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Next Day Access a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Next Day Access as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 34 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.